Respiratory Therapist II PRN

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.29 - $53.79 / hour

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Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Resp Therapist II PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Health

ONE Rose which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Health

ONE Rose, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Resp Therapist II PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.

• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.

• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.

• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.

• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.

• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of AMA accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

• NBRC accredited RRT (Respiratory Ther) credential with Current Colorado Respiratory License

• American Heart Associated or American Red Cross BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) is required if responsibilities include coverage in the neonatal intensive care unit and/or the employee is working as a charge therapist.

• 6 months previous experience and/or two years recent acute care experience preferred

• Must possess and maintain skills to be eligible for staffing in the Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the ER, floor therapy and provide special procedures.

HCA Health

ONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA Health

ONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, Care Now urgent care…